Cruise Industry

Icon of the Seas Undergoes Repairs, Prepares for Next Sailing

Royal Caribbean International's 2023-built Icon of the Seas is currently at the Grand Bahama Shipyard for necessary repairs.

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

AIDAprima Celebrates 150th Visit to Rotterdam Setting New Record

On September 30 the AIDAprima marked its 150th arrival in Rotterdam, making it the most frequent cruise visitor to the city over the last 8 years

The AIDAprima cruise ship

Villa Vie's Odyssey Sets Sail After Lengthy Delay in Belfast

Roughly 100 guests boarded Villa Vie's Odyssey, following a nearly five-month postponement to the residential cruise line’s inaugural voyage.

Belfast Harbor at dusk

Ambassador Teams with Prima for Crafting-Themed Cruise

Ambassador Cruise Line has joined forces with Prima magazine to offer a crafting cruise experience called “Crafting at Sea,” set for April 2025.

Fabric and ribbons for crafting

Holland America Line Unveils Special Holiday Menus & Events

Holland America is bringing festive cheer to its fleet with themed food and drink offerings for the holiday season, according to an announcement.

A festive gingerbread house

Juneau Votes on Proposal to Ban Large Cruise Ships on Saturdays

Residents of Juneau are currently voting on a measure to prohibit large cruise ships from docking in the town on Saturdays.

Juneau, Alaska

Seabourn Launches "Connoisseur Collection" for 2025-26

Seabourn has unveiled its new "Connoisseur Collection," offering a range of culinary and premium wine experiences on most 2025-26 cruises and expeditions.

Guests at a wine tasting experience

Disinfection Used by Norwegian Effective Against Monkeypox

EcoloxTech has revealed that its environmentally-friendly hypochlorous acid (HOCL) disinfection systems are effective against the monkeypox virus

Close up of Monkeypox virus cells

Royal Caribbean Ship Delayed Due to Hurricane Helene Impact

Royal Caribbean International’s cruise ship, Serenade of the Seas, will return to Tampa two days later than planned due to Hurricane Helene.

The Serenade of the Seas cruise ship

MSC Cruises Partners with Eataly for New Dining Experience

MSC Cruises has teamed up with Eataly to bring the Italian dining experience onboard its newest ship, MSC World America, when it debuts in 2025.

A chef making pasta by hand

Carnival Reveals Dining Options for Celebration Key Opening

Carnival has announced the dining options for its new destination, Celebration Key, which is scheduled to open in July 2025 on Grand Bahama.

Fresh lobster on ice

Carnival Adjusts Cruise Itineraries Due to Storm Helene

Carnival has made changes to the itineraries of at least two of its ships due to the impact of Tropical Storm Helene on the Gulf of Mexico.

The Carnival Valor in port

Carnival Expands Cruise Offerings from Galveston & Jacksonville

Carnival has announced an expansion of its cruise options from Galveston, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida, with new itineraries available.

A carnival cruise ship at night

Disney Dream in Drydock for Upgrades and Refurbishments

The Disney Dream is currently undergoing a series of major updates while in drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France.

Close up of the Disney Dream cruise ship

Royal Caribbean Cancels Icon of the Seas Cruise for Repairs

Royal Caribbean International has canceled the upcoming sailing of Icon of the Seas due to the need for unexpected repairs on the 2023-built ship

The Icon of the Seas cruise ship

Diamond Princess Heads to Australia for 2024-25 Winter Season

Diamond Princess makes its way to Australia after leaving Japan in early September, the ship is on a 22-night repositioning cruise to Sydney.

The Diamond Princess cruise ship

Princess Cruises Adds Second Solar Eclipse Voyage in 2026

Princess Cruises has announced a second solar eclipse voyage aboard its Sun Princess, set to sail in August 2026 according to a press release.

A solar eclipse

Cunard Partners with The Londoner for Cruise & Stay Package

Cunard introduces collaboration with The Londoner hotel, offering exclusive Cruise & Stay Package this fall, as announced in a company statement.

A Cunard cruise ship

Environmental Activists Blockade Marseilles Port

September 21st, 20 activists from Extinction Rebellion and Marseilles-based group Stop Croisières organized protest at the port of Marseilles.

The Costa Smeralda

Carnival Luminosa to Sail from San Francisco Starting in 2026

After becoming part of Carnival Cruise Line’s fleet in 2022, the Carnival Luminosa will begin operating out of a new homeport in 2026.

The Carnival Luminosa cruise ship